General Visual & Performing Arts at SUNY at Purchase College
If you plan to study General Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at SUNY at Purchase College. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY at Purchase College is located in Purchase, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 general visual & performing arts degrees were granted at SUNY at Purchase College.
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Online Class Availability at SUNY at Purchase College
Online coursework is an option at SUNY at Purchase College. Of 3,333 students, 29 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 765 (23%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at SUNY at Purchase College
Use these rankings to compare SUNY at Purchase College’s General Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 156 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from SUNY at Purchase College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College are 67% women (26) and 33% men (13).
General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at SUNY at Purchase College
Among the 32 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at SUNY at Purchase College, 72% were women (23) and 28% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at SUNY at Purchase College
Of the 7 master’s general visual & performing arts graduates at SUNY at Purchase College, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at SUNY at Purchase College, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at SUNY at Purchase College
This General Visual & Performing Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish General Visual & Performing Arts program at SUNY at Purchase College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.